Aquatics Program Director

As the Aquatics Program Director, you will be responsible for organizing, monitoring, supervising, and maintaining high-quality member-focused aquatics programs. Individuals in this role provide leadership, instruction, and motivation for program participants through innovative program development, evaluations, and ongoing training of staff and volunteers. 

• 18 years of age or older. 
• A minimum of six months of aquatics experience, including 100 hours of lifeguard service, is required.
• Must possess and maintain YMCA of the USA Lifeguard Supervisor certification or be able to obtain within 30 days from hire. 
• Must possess and maintain YMCA Lifeguard Certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen Certifications or obtain within 30 days of hire. 
• Bachelor’s degree and/or two years related knowledge and experience that includes supervision, fiscal management, program development, staff, and volunteer development.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.
• The demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Proven supervisory/management skills.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

• Design, implement, and evaluate programs, activities, and events.
• Commitment to maintaining consistency and safety measures performed by lifeguards, maintaining quality swim lessons, water fitness, swim team programs, and adaptive programs.
• Establish new program activities and expand programs to meet the needs of the community in accordance with YMCA PKC Association's strategic and operating plans.
• Monitor daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local, and YMCA health and safety regulations.
• Build quality relationships with members and provide leadership and hands-on instruction in groups and on a one-to-one basis.
• Create and schedule lifeguards, swim classes, water fitness classes, and swim team practices and meets.
• In partnership with the Senior Aquatics Director, recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, and direct staff and volunteers as needed.
• Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Conduct lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid, and CPR trainings.